COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with The Menta Education Group, you will work with students to help them improve and develop the skills needed for day‑to‑day life and work, according to the students’ IEPs. Location: 3049 W. Harrison Chicago, IL 60612 Schedule: 6:45 AM – 2:15 PM CT, Monday–Friday, following a school calendar. Employment Type: Direct Hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract). Responsibilities Provide educational direction and support for students during times of confusion, frustration, and emotional upset. Assist in developing, updating IEP goals, and preparing progress reports for the student caseload. Provide Occupational Therapy related service minutes and carry out individual treatment plans as dictated on the IEP. Maintain accurate related service logs, updated weekly. Coordinate and communicate with administrative staff, teachers, and other related service staff as needed or IEP directed. Qualifications COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with IDFPR (or proof of application). Ability to work with students with ED/BD/OHI/Autism/TBI/OHI. Benefits Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. Equal Opportunity Employer The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office. #J-18808-Ljbffr